The Commission has called a special meeting to receive briefings by Department staff and discuss the final Environmental Impact Statement/Recommended Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. Following the briefing and Commission discussion, there will be an opportunity for public input.

WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN – BRIEFING & DISCUSSION:Department staff will brief the Commission on its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Recommended Wolf Conservation and Management Plan (Plan). The briefing will include an overview of the content of the EIS/Plan, a description of the planning process used to develop the EIS/Plan, and a summary of comments received from public and scientific peer reviews and the Wolf Working Group. The Commission may consider approval of a final Plan later this year.

WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN(continued):
The Commission will continue discussions with Department staff on the recommended Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. Following the briefing and Commission discussion, there will be an opportunity for public input. The Commission may consider approval of a final plan later this year.

The Commission will hold three additional special meetings to continue its discussions and accept public input on the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan: August 29, 2011, in Ellensburg; and October 6 and November 3, 2011, in Olympia. Additional details will be posted on our website as they become available.

For additional information, contact the Commission Office at (360) 902-2267.